Easy Beading Techniques For Charming Jewelry Making
Simple beading techniques ( beaded bead, a fringe) inspired by embroidery and off loom stitches will embellish dramatically a jewelry design.
Making beaded jewelry can be relaxing, fun and so rewarding. Playing around with those techniques is a real pleasure.
Making a beaded bead using the right angle weave technique
I love making this particular bead using this technique.
They make charming jewelry!
Once you 'll get familiar with this technique, you may be addicted!
So do you want to make one ? Let's see how.
Supplies
- 30 cm of transparent cord (no needle)
- 12 beads
- glue and scissors
How- To
- Row 1: String on 4 beads
- Pick up the left thread end and pass through the fourth bead (count the fourth bead from the left to the right of your thread, picture 1),
- Pull the thread ends to tighten;
- Row 2: Pick up the left thread end and string on 1 bead, pick up the right thread end and string on 2 beads;
- Pick up the left thread end and pass through the second bead strung.
- Row 3: Same as row 2.
- Row 4: Put one bead on each thread end and pass through the 6 'oclock bead of row 1.
What is 6 'oclock bead of row 1: see picture 2, read it as a clock: 12 o'clock bead is the bead with the thread coming out, then you have 3 o'clock bead followed by 6'oclock bead and finally 9'oclock bead. See now where is 6 'oclock bead?
Pull the thread ends to tighten pass the right and left thread through the beads,bring the 2 ends together, double knot, glue, once again pass the thread through one or two beads and trim.
Fringe Making
Fringe Making, a technique inspired by embroidery and off loom stitches.
It is a simple technique but nevertheless it's a nice way to add more color in a jewelry. The picture below shows a mix of stripes seed beads and a beautiful vintage bead.
With this technique, you can use seeds , small gemstones, vintage, wood .....anything you like !
Let's see how to make it!
Supplies
- nylon thread, size "B"or "D"
- beading needle size 12 or 13
- seed beads(11° or 15°)
- 1 or 2 little beads like 2 mm gemstones, chips,8° or 6° seed beads...
- scissors and glue
How- To
- Cut a comfortable length of thread (30 cm) or 12",
- needle on 5 to 8 (15°) seed beads, pull them to the end of the thread .
- You need to make a loop with the 15° seed beads. Pass your needle back through all the 15° beads, pull to tighten and make a knot. This loop will be attached to a finding, so make sure it is very strong and well glued. (picture 1 on the right)
- String on 20 or more seed beads, one or two rondelles , one seed bead.
- Skip the last seed bead strung, pass the needle back through the rondelles and the 20 seed beads.
- Pull the two threads ("steam" thread and tail) together to tighten, square knot, glue;
- Pass back each thread end in one or two beads(very important for security, strength) and trim. You have a nice fringe! See how simple it is!
Enjoy!
Jewelry Making Ideas
Handmade Necklaces
Handmade Bracelets
Handmade Earrings
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